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Luca Guadagnino and Amy Pascal on Challengers' Most Iconic Moment
IndieWireStory by Ryan Lattanzio
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Top talent behind Challengers dish on the film's most talked-about moment, giving Hollywood insiders the scoop.
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- Director Luca Guadagnino reveals the surprising inspiration behind the iconic tennis match scene, drawing from personal memories to craft a truly unforgettable sequence.
- Producer Amy Pascal shares how the scene's emotional resonance came from a last-minute script change by writer Justin Kuritzkes, elevating the moment from a simple sports sequence to a powerful character study.
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Luca Guadagnino, Amy Pascal, Justin Kuritzkes, Rachel O'Connor, IndieWire, Challengers